Latest "military extremists" stories

Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

By Nikki Wentling

17 hours ago

Fort Campbell soldier accused of cyberstalking, threatening judges

Two judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26.

By Nikki Wentling

3 weeks ago

Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’

“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”

By Irene Loewenson

4 weeks ago

Marine vet pleads guilty to weapons charge in neo-Nazi power grid plot

The man joined the Marine Corps with the intention of gaining experience and training to benefit his neo-Nazi group.

By Nikki Wentling

4 weeks ago

Congress considers ‘very severe rollback’ of military’s DEI programs

Dozens of human rights and veterans organizations urged Congress to strike 22 anti-DEI proposals from the 2024 defense appropriations bill.

By Nikki Wentling

8 weeks ago

Did you take part in DoD’s extremism stand-down? What did you think?

We want to hear from you for a future article.

By Nikki Wentling and Allison P. Erickson

3 months ago